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Pool SafetyAh, summer.....the joy of a pool. Arizona Pool Safety should go hand in hand when it comes to the joy of swimming, Here, you will find Arizona water safety information which will hopefully help keep your family safe. Every year, especially in the hot summer months, I hear on the local news, another story of a tragic drowning in Arizona. On average 90 people die in Arizona every year from drowning. Approximately 20 percent of those who die drowning are children who were actually in their own family's or a friend's pool. Arizona Pool Safety is not something that all of us need to just think about; Pool Safety is something that we need to actually act on so that another drowning does not become the top story in the evening news.
According to a local television station, Arizona Family, channel 3, and The National Safety Council's First Aid Institute here are some drowning facts: * Most drownings occur in residential swimming pools while children are unattended. * The statistics are alarming. With every child that becomes a victim of drowning, another four children are hospitalized for what is considered near-drownings. With most of these near-drownings, there are as many as three who suffer brain damage. * The majority of children who drown in swimming pools were last seen in the within the last few minutes. Most of these children were actually in the home with one or both of their parents. By using Pool Safety tips, you can avoid this from ever happening.
* Most children are found in the swimming pool fully clothed. * A common misconception that some people have is that you will be alerted of a possible drowning when you hear a child splashing and screaming. The fact is, though, children often fall into a swimming pool without anyone ever knowing that they have gone underwater and not come back up. Drowning can happen in a matter of a short few minutes without anyone ever hearing a sound. Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death in children up to the age of 4. A residential pool is 14 times more likely to cause a death than an automobile accident. Also, 50 percent of all drownings that occur, happen in residential pools versus, say, swimming in lakes, rivers, etc. * Never leave a child alone near water for even just a second. This includes the bath tub. If you need to step away, have another adult watch your child or take the child with you. Watch your kids around water! If you live here in the valley of the sun and are a regular listener of the news, you probably here the announcers/news anchors constantly remind all of us to always be aware of Pool Safety. * Pool Safety always includes a life jacket. And, not just any jacket. Always wear an approved personal floatation life jacket. The U.S. Coast Guard estimates nearly 90 percent of all drownings, the individuals were not wearing a life jacket. * If you own a pool, be a responsible pool owner by installing a pool fence and make sure you keep it locked so that children cannot walk to onto your property and get into your pool. Also make sure to remove any toys in your pool when the pool is not in use, as toys will always attract children. * Pool Safety includes Pool covers are always a good idea. Remember to drain any standing water, though, that may be on the surface of the pool cover. ***Remeber that it only takes a very small amount of water for a child to drown. * Sign your child up for swimming lessons to help reduce the chances of your child drowning. Remember that this is not a guarantee that they won't drown. You still need to do your part by watching them at all times, regardless of their swimming skill level.
Swimming Pool Safety Tips To Instill In The Mind Of Your Children: * Always remind them that they need to swim in a swimming pool with a buddy and teach them Pool Safety. ***This does not mean, however, that you can then leave your child alone for even just a minute. * Never dive into unknown bodies of water. Having your child jumping feet first will help them to avoid hitting their head on a shallow swimming pool bottom. * Never push or jump on others in the swimming pool. This can lead to very serious injuries including death. * Be prepared for an emergency. Instruct even your child what to do in the case of an emergency, which includes the obvious instruction on how to call 9=1-1. It is always a good idea to have 9-1-1 emergency magnets or visible notes nearby in a permanent location. * Having first-aid kits are a must in the even of an emergency.
Don't let your child or family member become another victim of drowning. Parents should always be trained in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Contact the National Safety Council's First Aid Institute for first aid and CPR training. For more information, you can call 1-800-621-6244.
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